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It’s the Fourth of July. For those who actually don’t know – Jay Leno and Mark Dice proved it – the Fourth of July is Independence Day in the US. This is the day that the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain. The colonies ratified the Declaration of Independence on this day in … Continue reading
The theme of teacher versus student is an old one. In fact, so old that it’s a cliché — a cliché that’s played over again in TV shows and movies. But here’s a real version of that tired, old theme. The teacher was Jeremiah Gridley. The student was James Otis. The time and … Continue reading
The Louisiana Purchase was the most important land acquisition in American history. It added 15 states to the US, most of which became our bread basket. Thomas Jefferson had this providential vision to spread democracy across the continent. Buying such a huge piece of land was the beginning of America’s westward movement; and his … Continue reading
Freedom of the press is one of the rights that is sacred in our free society. We look at the media as a watchdog, to keep government accountable for its actions. But there has always been bias. Depending on what beliefs it holds, some media organizations blast one set of politicians while praising another; and we … Continue reading
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